SPECIAL EDITION:

Escaping The Pastoral Pandemic

PRAYER GUIDE

Psalm 119:9-16, Beth
The 6:4 Fellowship

VIDEOS

Three Subtle Ways To Drift and Disqualify Yourself
Crawford Loritts

Keys To Maintaining Sexual Integrity
Robbie Symons

ARTICLES

Run 
Bill Elliff 

Overcoming The Pastoral Pandemic
Daniel Henderson

Why Leaders Fall and Where It Begins
Daniel Henderson

“I cannot trifle with the evil that killed my best Friend. I must be holy for his sake. How can I live in sin when He has died to save me from it?”

— CH Spurgeon

Written with a heart for this very topic!

When trusted pastors fall into sin and destroy a ministry, the entire body of believers gets hurt. After helping two large churches through the aftermath of such an event, Daniel Henderson discovered that pastoral failings are not primarily rooted in overdeveloped passions for self and sin but rather in underfed visions of eternity and a lack of zeal for God’s glory.

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REVERENCE: 

— Worship God for His Purity

Scriptures to pray:

• “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” — Psalm 51:10
• “The Lord is pure; He tests the motives of the heart.” — Prov. 17:3
• “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matt. 5:8

Prayer prompts:

• Father, You are perfectly pure, without mixture or deceit.
• Jesus, Your motives were always holy, humble, and aligned with the Father.
• Holy Spirit, You illuminate and sanctify the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

RESPONSE: 

— Invite God to Search and Refine Your Motives

Scriptures to pray:

• “Search me, O God, and know my heart… see if there is any offensive way in me.” — Psalm 139:23–24
• “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” — Prov. 16:2

Prayer prompts:

• Lord, cleanse me from serving for approval, recognition, or self-advancement.
• Forgive me when I hide mixed motives behind spiritual activity.
• Refine me like silver; reveal places where fear, pride, or insecurity drive me.
• Remove any desire to manipulate outcomes or impress others.

Silent confession:

Pause and ask the Spirit to expose any impure motive in your ministry, leadership, relationships, or daily actions.

REQUESTS (resource needs) 

— Ask God to Establish Pure Motives in Every Area

Scriptures to pray:

• “Teach me Your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path.” — Ps. 27:11
• “Whatever you do, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” — Col. 3:17
• “Serve the Lord with gladness.” — Ps. 100:2

Prayer prompts:

• Lord, align my motives with Your will in every task and relationship.
• Cause love — not fear, pride, or ambition — to drive my decisions.
• Give me a heart that serves without seeking credit.
• Purify my leadership so that Christ alone is exalted.
• Guard me from hidden motives that undermine unity or trust.
• Fill me with a desire to please You above all else.

REQUESTS (relationships) 

— Praying for Others to Walk in Pure Motives

Pray for:

• Your family — that motives in words and actions would be rooted in love.
• Your church leaders — for purity of heart in decision-making and ministry.
• Your team or ministry — for unity, transparency, and Christ-centered motives.
• The next generation — to guard their hearts from divided loyalties.

READINESS:

— Trusting God Cleansing and Renewal

Scriptures to pray:

• “If we walk in the light… the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:7
• “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.” — Ezek. 36:26

Prayer prompts:

• Thank You that Jesus purifies not only my actions but my intentions.
• Thank You for grace that frees me from performing for people.
• Thank You for the Spirit who continually renews and transforms my inner life.
• Thank You that purity of motive brings clarity, peace, and spiritual authority.

Closing prayer:

“Lord Jesus, purify my desires. Strip away self-promotion, hidden agendas, and people-pleasing. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. May everything I do be for Your glory, in Your strength, and from pure motives that honor You. Amen.”

Five Focuses For The Festivities

WHY THEY CAME

PRAY IT

Worshipping With the Magi 
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

Clear Old Testament Testimony About Jesus
John MacArthur

Magi, Trained in the School of Daniel
Heritage Baptist Church

READ IT

The Journey of the Magi
TS Eliot

The Grand Story of Christmas Part 3: Cradle to Cross to Tomb
Justin Jeppesen

Why Did The Magi Go To Herod?
Thomas Overmiller

“Bah, Humbug!”

— Ebenezer Scrooge (or Herod the Great, 2 BC)

Five Focuses For The Festivities

HE IS HERE!

PRAY IT

Christmas Prayer 
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

The Visit of the Shepherds and the Magi
The Nativity Story

The Shepherds and Angels
Brentwood Baptist

READ IT

Mary, Did You Know?– Lyrics
genius.com

Why Shepherds at Bethlehem?
John B. MacDonald

The Shepherds and Angels – in simple terms 
Why Christmas.com

“Isn’t there someone who knows what Christmas is all about?”

— Charlie Brown

Five Focuses For The Festivities

HE IS COMING

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: Joy to the World
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

The Birth of Jesus
The Bible Project

The PROOF for Christmas
Lee Strobel

READ IT

Nothing Impossible with God
Paul Tripp

Fascinating Christmas Quotes from the Original Story
Antioch Georgetown

Christmas in Simple Terms 
Why Christmas.com

“And in despair I bowed my head; There is no peace on earth I said; For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!”

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Five Focuses For The Festivities

EXPECTANCY

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: O Holy Night
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

Why A Virgin? | The True Meaning of Christmas
Dr. Michael Barber

The True Meaning of Christmas | The Gospels
Dr. Jordan Peterson

READ IT

The Grand Story 
Justin Jeppesen

The Anticipation of Christmas
Greg Laurie

Anticipating Christmas With Children: Keep it Simple 
Maria Servold 

“How would a public schoolteacher answer if a student asked: “Why is it called Christmas?”

— Ronald Reagan

Five Focuses For The Festivities

ANTICIPATION

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: Luke 1:46
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | The True Meaning of Christmas
Dr. Michael Barber

Christmas In the Words of Christ
Alistair Begg

READ IT

Celebration of Christmas
Hans J. Hillerbrand – Britannica

Heroes & Villains of Christmas
Phil Miglioratti

History of the Christmas Tree  
Wikipedia 

“How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts.”

— Benjamin Franklin

Keeping an Eternal Perspective

GRATEFUL ANTICIPATION

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: Our Famous Last Worship (2 Timothy 4:17-18)  
The 6:4 Fellowship

WATCH IT

How Anticipation for Eternity Changes Our Lives Now
Randy Alcorn

The Promise of Heaven
Dr. David Jeremiah

READ IT

The Thrill and Tension of Hope
Justin Jeppesen  

Anticipate Heaven for a Few Years
Alistair Begg

Your Captivating Call to Eternal Glory 
Daniel Henderson 

“It is the compelling call of heaven that frees us from the idolatry of the world, it is the anticipation of heaven that allows us to see today with true eternal vision, and it is the reality of heaven that causes us to live out our true identity and citizenship.”

— Robbie Symons

Keeping an Eternal Perspective

LEAVING A LEGACY

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: A Thoroughfare Not a Cul-de-sac (2 Corinthians 1:3-11) 
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

How to Leave a Lasting Legacy
Mike Pfau

Standing Firm With Those Who Have Gone Before
Albert Mohler

READ IT

Leaving a Legacy
Jim Phillips 
(The C.S. Lewis Institute)  

Your Unforgettable Life
Daniel Henderson

Leaving a Godly Legacy 
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth 

“An inheritance is what we leave for others. A legacy is what we leave in them.” 

— Daniel Henderson (The Deeper Life)

To find out more about Michael Pfau, and his coaching visit his website at: https://www.crosswayslifecoaching.com

Both Michael and Daniel reference one of our resources, The Deeper Life | Satisfying 8 Vital Longings of Your Soul which can be found here, or by clicking on the image.

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The conversation emphasizes that God uses hardship to deepen dependence on Him, display His power through weakness, shape Christlike character, and equip believers to comfort others. Ultimately, present afflictions are temporary and purposeful, preparing an eternal weight of glory. The episode encourages pastors to view suffering not as wasted pain, but as a vital part of God’s redemptive work in their lives and ministries.

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Personal Matters in Pastoral Perseverance

CRITICISIM

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: Psalm 26
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

5 Types of Pastoral Criticism 
Dan Doriani 

Criticism in Ministry: Grace, Growth, and Keeping On 
Alistair Begg

READ IT

How to Receive Pastoral Criticism
Ernie Baker 

How Sensible Pastors Handle Criticism 
Sam Rainer  

7 Tips for Navigating Criticism as a Pastor
Lewis Allen 

“With the Lord’s help, you can handle criticism. Your justification isn’t found in your ministry skill or your reputation; it’s found in Jesus.”

Dan Doriani

Personal Matters in Pastoral Perseverance

MONEY

PRAY IT

Prayer Guide: Financial Provision – 1 Timothy 6:3-11
Strategic Renewal

WATCH IT

Do Not Love the World
Voddie Baucham 

Proven Biblical Money Principles
Dave Ramsey  

READ IT

Vision-Based Budgeting and Other Cures for the Common Church
Will Davis

Are You Making These Financial Mistakes?
Todd Hukill 

How to Manage Church finances: 10 Best Practices Every Pastor Should Know
Jeff Harvey 

“The way we use our money is a testimony to what we value most. When the church handles money with integrity and generosity, it preaches a sermon louder than words ever could.”

Anonymous

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Psalm 63 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
    my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
    as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
² So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
    beholding your power and glory.
³ Because your steadfast love is better than life,
    my lips will praise you.
⁴ So I will bless you as long as I live;
    in your name I will lift up my hands.
⁵ My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
    and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
⁶ when I remember you upon my bed,
    and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
⁷ for you have been my help,
    and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.
⁸ My soul clings to you;
    your right hand upholds me.
⁹ But those who seek to destroy my life
    shall go down into the depths of the earth;
¹⁰ they shall be given over to the power of the sword;
    they shall be a portion for jackals.
¹¹ But the king shall rejoice in God;
    all who swear by him shall exult,
    for the mouths of liars will be stopped.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 63 – GUIDE

REVERENCE –

Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes

• Our God who is worthy to be sought with earnest thirst and desire – v.1
• A God of power, glory, steadfast love – better than life – vv.2–3
• Worthy of our lifelong praise, blessing, and worship – vv.3–4
• He gives satisfaction, joy, help, strength – vv.5–8

Prayer Prompts

• My God, I worship you because You have quenched my soul’s thirst for …
• Thank You for revealing Your power and glory to me when …
• I praise You because Your love is better than …
• Your help gave me great joy when …

RESPONSE –

Surrender to Him and His ways

• Father, I admit that I have sometimes sought satisfaction in …
• I confess that at night, my mind is distracted by … rather than
  meditating on You.

REQUEST –

Ask the Spirit to guide your prayer over concerns, resources, and relationships

• Lord, give me grace to thirst for You more than …
• Father, I need Your right hand to uphold me as I …
• Give me grace to praise You with joyful lips even when …
• God, please help (name) discover satisfaction in you.

READINESS –

Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• God, when the enemy seeks to tempt me with lies about …
  silence him through my mediation on Your Word!
• God, we know that in the end you will have victory over …

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Psalm 145 I will extol you, my God and King,
    and bless your name forever and ever.
² Every day I will bless you
    and praise your name forever and ever.
³ Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
    and his greatness is unsearchable.
⁴ One generation shall commend your works to another,
    and shall declare your mighty acts.
⁵ On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
    and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
⁶ They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
    and I will declare your greatness.
⁷ They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
    and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
⁸ The Lord is gracious and merciful,
    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
⁹ The Lord is good to all,
    and his mercy is over all that he has made.
¹⁰ All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
    and all your saints shall bless you!
¹¹ They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
    and tell of your power,
¹² to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,
    and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
¹³ Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
    and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
[The Lord is faithful in all his words
    and kind in all his works.]
¹⁴ The Lord upholds all who are falling
    and raises up all who are bowed down.
¹⁵ The eyes of all look to you,
    and you give them their food in due season.
¹⁶ You open your hand;
    you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
¹⁷ The Lord is righteous in all his ways
    and kind in all his works.
¹⁸ The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
¹⁹ He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.
²⁰ The Lord preserves all who love him,
    but all the wicked he will destroy.
²¹ My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
    and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Psalm 145 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord is King; His greatness is unsearchable – vv.1, 3
• His name is worthy of praise forever and ever – vv.2, 21
• He is worshipped by all generations, His majesty is glorious – vv.4, 5, 12
  •He displays powerful awesome acts – vv.6, 12
  • The Lord is righteous and abundant in goodness – vv.7, 17
  • He is gracious and merciful and slow to anger – v.8
  • His glorious Kingdom is everlasting – vv.11, 12, 13
  • God is omniscient and provides for our needs – vv.14–16, 18
  • He protects His saints; He destroys the wicked – v.20
  • He is praised by all flesh – v.21

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord Almighty, I praise You that You are declared king over …
• Father, I see Your splendor and majesty in … and I will bless
  Your name forever.
• I will tell of Your greatness to the next generation because
  You have … for me.
  • Oh Lord, I bless Your name because in Your grace and mercy You have
  rescued me from …God, I love that You made me …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, even though You alone satisfy the desire of every living thing, I
  confess that I try to find satisfaction in …
• How majestic and righteous are Your ways, O Lord, take (fear and
  discouragement) out of my thoughts and replace them with …

REQUESTS

• Because You restore those who have fallen, Father, sustain me as I …
• Heavenly Father, knowing You are always near, give me peace in …
• Lord, extend Your kindness and abundant goodness to (name) as they face …
  

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, when I am falling and bowed down because of …, raise me up with
  Your victorious hand.
• Memorize and meditate on v.19.

Psalm 139 O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
² You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
    you discern my thoughts from afar.
³ You search out my path and my lying down
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
⁴ Even before a word is on my tongue,
    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
⁵ You hem me in, behind and before,
    and lay your hand upon me.
⁶ Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
    it is high; I cannot attain it.
⁷ Where shall I go from your Spirit?
    Or where shall I flee from your presence?
⁸ If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
    If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
⁹ If I take the wings of the morning
    and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
¹⁰ even there your hand shall lead me,
    and your right hand shall hold me.
¹¹ If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
    and the light about me be night,”
¹² even the darkness is not dark to you;
    the night is bright as the day,
    for darkness is as light with you.
¹³ For you formed my inward parts;
    you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
¹⁴ I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
    my soul knows it very well.
¹⁵ My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
    intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
¹⁶ Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
    the days that were formed for me,
    when as yet there was none of them.
¹⁷ How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
    How vast is the sum of them!
¹⁸ If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
    I awake, and I am still with you.
¹⁹ Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
    O men of blood, depart from me!
²⁰ They speak against you with malicious intent;
    your enemies take your name in vain.
²¹ Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
    And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
²² I hate them with complete hatred;
    I count them my enemies.
²³ Search me, O God, and know my heart!
    Try me and know my thoughts!
²⁴ And see if there be any grievous way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Psalm 139 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God knows everything about us – vv.1–6
• He is always with us – vv.7–12
• He made us just the way we are – vv.13–16

 – Prayer Prompts

• God, I love that You made me …
• Thank You for seeing me when I was …
• I praise You for always being with me in my …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I have tried to hide from You in my (area of my life).
• I will admit that I have doubted Your plan for my life when …

REQUESTS

• Search my heart today, O Lord, and show me if I am …
• Give me the assurance of Your presence today as I …
• Help (name) to know today that You see and love him/her and have a purpose for their life.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, when I embrace … that could be grievous to You, please convict me and lead me into the way everlasting.
• Memorize and meditate on v.25.

Psalm 138 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
    before the gods I sing your praise;
² I bow down toward your holy temple
    and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
    for you have exalted above all things
    your name and your word.
³ On the day I called, you answered me;
    my strength of soul you increased.
⁴ All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
    for they have heard the words of your mouth,
⁵ and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
    for great is the glory of the Lord.
⁶ For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
    but the haughty he knows from afar.
⁷ Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
    and your right hand delivers me.
⁸ The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Do not forsake the work of your hands.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Psalm 138 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• His unfailing love and faithfulness to His promises (v.2)
• God answers our prayers for encouragement and strength (v.3)
• He is great and glorious, yet cares for us (vv.4–6)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, Lord, for Your steadfast love and faithfulness when …
• I sing Your praise because You answered my prayer and gave
  me courage to …
• I exalt Your name because You are …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I have failed to honor Your name and Your Word when …
• Lord, I sometimes doubt Your purpose for my life, especially when I …

REQUESTS

• Because You are the greatest of all and still care for me, I will
  trust You for …
• O Lord, help me to trust You to fulfill Your purpose for …
• Please strengthen my soul so that I can …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• When I am surrounded by trouble, protect me from …
• Memorize and meditate on v.8.

Psalm 137 By the waters of Babylon,
    there we sat down and wept,
    when we remembered Zion.
² On the willows there we hung up our lyres.
³ For there our captors required of us songs,
and our tormentors, mirth, saying,
    “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
⁴ How shall we sing the Lord’s song
    in a foreign land?
⁵ If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
    let my right hand forget its skill!
⁶ Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth,
    if I do not remember you,
if I do not set Jerusalem
    above my highest joy!
⁷ Remember, O Lord, against the Edomites
    the day of Jerusalem,
how they said, “Lay it bare, lay it bare,
    down to its foundations!”
⁸ O daughter of Babylon, doomed to be destroyed,
    blessed shall he be who repays you
    with what you have done to us!
⁹ Blessed shall he be who takes your little ones
    and dashes them against the rock!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

Psalm 137 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is sovereign in the good and the bad (vv.1–9)
• He is our hope and safe harbor when coping with pain and perplexity (vv.1–9)
• His name and gospel are our highest joy (v.6)
  He remembers our trials and vindicates His cause and His people (vv.7–9)

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, I praise You that I can trust You with my ugliest emotions, especially
  my feelings about …
• Lord, You are above my highest joy because You are …
• I thank You that I can forgive and be free as I trust You to judge …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, today I am surrendering to You my deep pain about … as I pour out
  my soul to You.
• When I struggle with resentment or revenge about … I will leave
  judgment to You.

REQUESTS

• Let my songs always be for and about You and never intended to please …
• Let me never forget You or your gospel, even in the hardest
  moments when …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Because You are the God of ultimate judgment, deliver me from any
  bitterness toward … and give me grace to “bless” instead. (Romans 12:14)
• Memorize and meditate on v.5.

Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
² Give thanks to the God of gods,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
³ Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁴ to him who alone does great wonders,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁵ to him who by understanding made the heavens,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁶ to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁷ to him who made the great lights,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁸ the sun to rule over the day,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
⁹ the moon and stars to rule over the night,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁰ to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹¹ and brought Israel out from among them,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹² with a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹³ to him who divided the Red Sea in two,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁴ and made Israel pass through the midst of it,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁵ but overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁶ to him who led his people through the wilderness,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁷ to him who struck down great kings,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁸ and killed mighty kings,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
¹⁹ Sihon, king of the Amorites,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
²⁰ and Og, king of Bashan,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
²¹ and gave their land as a heritage,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
²² a heritage to Israel his servant,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
²³ It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
²⁴ and rescued us from our foes,
    for his steadfast love endures forever;
²⁵ he who gives food to all flesh,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.
²⁶ Give thanks to the God of heaven,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.

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Psalm 136 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is good – v.1
• His love endures forever – vv.1–26
• A wonder-working God and Lord – vv.2–4
  Creator and sustainer of all – vv.5–9
  Works mightily on behalf of His people to guide and protect – vv.10–24
  Provides for all He has created – v.26

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, You have shown me Your goodness in countless ways,
  but especially …
• Because Your love endures forever, I know that You will love me
  even when …
• My Lord and my God, I have seen Your wonders in …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I confess that I can doubt Your steadfast love, especially when …
• Lord, my journey is uncertain and difficult at times. Help me surrender to
  Your guidance, especially in …

REQUESTS

• Because You are a God of wonders, I will trust You to …
• Today, I will rely on Your strong hand and outstretched arm to …
• Because You provided for Your creation, I pray for Your provision for (name).

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Today, I will trust You to rescue me from my foes when I am tempted to …
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

Psalm 135 Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord,
    give praise, O servants of the Lord,
² who stand in the house of the Lord,
    in the courts of the house of our God!
³ Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
    sing to his name, for it is pleasant!
⁴ For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself,
    Israel as his own possession.
⁵ For I know that the Lord is great,
    and that our Lord is above all gods.
⁶ Whatever the Lord pleases, he does,
    in heaven and on earth,
    in the seas and all deeps.
⁷ He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth,
    who makes lightnings for the rain
    and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.
⁸ He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
    both of man and of beast;
⁹ who in your midst, O Egypt,
    sent signs and wonders
    against Pharaoh and all his servants;
¹⁰ who struck down many nations
    and killed mighty kings,
¹¹ Sihon, king of the Amorites,
    and Og, king of Bashan,
    and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
¹² and gave their land as a heritage,
    a heritage to his people Israel.
¹³ Your name, O Lord, endures forever,
    your renown, O Lord, throughout all ages.
¹⁴ For the Lord will vindicate his people
    and have compassion on his servants.
¹⁵ The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
    the work of human hands.
¹⁶ They have mouths, but do not speak;
    they have eyes, but do not see;
¹⁷ they have ears, but do not hear,
    nor is there any breath in their mouths.
¹⁸ Those who make them become like them,
    so do all who trust in them.
¹⁹ O house of Israel, bless the Lord!
    O house of Aaron, bless the Lord!
²⁰ O house of Levi, bless the Lord!
    You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord!
²¹ Blessed be the Lord from Zion,
    he who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the Lord!

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Psalm 135 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is worthy of praise and blessing – vv.1, 3, 19–21
• He is good – v.3
• Chooses us in grace – v.4

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, I praise You today because Your name is …
• Lord, I praise You for the reality of Your goodness, especially in …
• Lord, Your greatness has been so evident to me, particularly in how You …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I confess that I can lose sight of Your greatness when …
• Lord, I confess that my heart is too often shaped by the idol of …
  I repent before You now.

REQUESTS

• Lord, give me grace to sing of the goodness of Your name, even when …
• Lord, I trust You to vindicate me as I deal with …
• Lord, I pray You will have compassion on (name) as they are facing …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, give me grace to reject the temptation to make an idol of … so I will
  worship You alone.
• Keep my heart set today to bless You, especially when I am tempted to …

Psalm 134 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
    who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
² Lift up your hands to the holy place
    and bless the Lord!
³ May the Lord bless you from Zion,
    he who made heaven and earth!

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Psalm 134 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• Our God is the Lord – 5 times in vv.1–3
• He is holy – v.2
• He made heaven and earth – v.3

 – Prayer Prompts

• I lift my hands to bless You, Lord, because …
• You are the Lord who …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I fail to bless You as I should when I …
• I admit that I limit Your blessing in my life when I …

REQUESTS

• When I am tired or weary from … Help me lift my hands in
  worship to You.
• Pour out Your blessing upon (name) so that they see and praise You.
• Help my pastor to continue lifting his hands in praise to You as he …
  

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Even when the enemy seeks to … let us never cease to praise You.
• Memorize and meditate on v.2.

Psalm 133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is
    when brothers dwell in unity!
² It is like the precious oil on the head,
    running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
    running down on the collar of his robes!
³ It is like the dew of Hermon,
    which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,
    life forevermore.

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Psalm 133 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• Our God is a God of unity and pleasantness – v.1
• He is the Lord; He blesses and is a blessing – v.3
• He is eternal and so, too, are His promises – v.3

 – Prayer Prompts

• Praise You, Lord, for Your goodness to me when …
• Thank You for Your blessing of unity, especially with …
• I praise You that “life forever” in Christ has transformed my …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess I have been the cause of disunity when I …
• Lord, I confess that I have hindered Your blessing in my life when …

REQUESTS

• I pray I will become a blessing to (name), showing Your desire for unity.
• Lord, I pray that I will contribute to the blessings of unity in
  my church by …
• Lord, I pray You will command Your blessing on (name) as
  they are facing …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Give me grace to live in Your blessing, especially when the
  enemy tempts me to …
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

Psalm 132 Remember, O Lord, in David’s favor,
    all the hardships he endured,
² how he swore to the Lord
    and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,
³ “I will not enter my house
    or get into my bed,
⁴ I will not give sleep to my eyes
    or slumber to my eyelids,
⁵ until I find a place for the Lord,
    a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

⁶ Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah;
    we found it in the fields of Jaar.
⁷ “Let us go to his dwelling place;
    let us worship at his footstool!”

⁸ Arise, O Lord, and go to your resting place,
    you and the ark of your might.
⁹ Let your priests be clothed with righteousness,
    and let your saints shout for joy.
¹⁰ For the sake of your servant David,
    do not turn away the face of your anointed one.

¹¹ The Lord swore to David a sure oath
    from which he will not turn back:
“One of the sons of your body
    I will set on your throne.
¹² If your sons keep my covenant
    and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
their sons also forever
    shall sit on your throne.”

¹³ For the Lord has chosen Zion;
    he has desired it for his dwelling place:
¹⁴ “This is my resting place forever;
    here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
¹⁵ I will abundantly bless her provisions;
    I will satisfy her poor with bread.
¹⁶ Her priests I will clothe with salvation,
    and her saints will shout for joy.
¹⁷ There I will make a horn to sprout for David;
    I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.
¹⁸ His enemies I will clothe with shame,
    but on him his crown will shine.”

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Psalm 132 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is our mighty One, full of strength and power – vv.2, 5, 8
• He is our enthroned King – v.11–12
• He is our covenant-keeping God – v.11
• He is our God who desires to dwell with us – vv.13–14
• He abundantly blesses and satisfies us – vv.15
• Our savior and guide – v.17

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You that as the mighty One, You can …
• Lord, because You desire to dwell with me, I worship You as my …
• I shout for joy to You because …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• O Lord, I admit that in times of hardship I seek a way of escape by …
  rather than enduring through Your abiding presence.
• I confess that I do not prioritize time in Your presence because …

REQUESTS

• Arise, O Lord, and show the might of Your presence by …
• Lord, abundantly provide and satisfy our need of … so that …
• Because You are my forever King, please be my lamp and guide me in …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, since You have clothed me with salvation, help me to shout for joy
  today in my battle with …
• Memorize and meditate on v.9.

Psalm 131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
    my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
    too great and too marvelous for me.
² But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
    like a weaned child with its mother;
    like a weaned child is my soul within me.

³ O Israel, hope in the Lord
    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Psalm 131 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is wise and has reasons for everything that He does – v.1
• He is the source of genuine rest – v.2
• His love for us is personal and intimate – v.2
• He can always be trusted – v.3

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You that You alone are able to make sense of … (v.1)
• I experienced the depth of Your love for me when … (v.2)
• You, O Lord, are my hope, even when … (v.3)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Purify me from the pride of thinking that I can handle … on my own (v.1).
• Forgive me for taking so long to trust You with … (v.2)

REQUESTS

• Restore to me the hope that You have a solution for … (v.3)
• Help (name) understand how much You love and want a relationship
  with them (v.2).
• Turn the heart of … who has lost their first love back to You (v.2).
• Enable me to hope in You so deeply that I no longer worry about … (v.3)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• I am determined to surrender and let You have Your way today as I … (v.1)
• Cause the peace You have given me to be noticed by … so that … (v.2)
• Memorize and meditate on v.2.

Psalm 129 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!
²     O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
    to the voice of my pleas for mercy!

³ If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
    O Lord, who could stand?
⁴ But with you there is forgiveness,
    that you may be feared.

⁵ I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
    and in his word I hope;
⁶ my soul waits for the Lord
    more than watchmen for the morning,
    more than watchmen for the morning.

⁷ O Israel, hope in the Lord!
    For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
    and with him is plentiful redemption.
⁸ And he will redeem Israel
    from all his iniquities.

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Psalm 130 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God hears our cry – v.1 – 2
• He is our loving forgiver – vv.3 – 4
• He is worthy of our fear/awe – v.4
• God’s Word gives us hope, so He is worthy of our waiting – vv.5 – 6
• He is the God of steadfast love and redemption – v.7
• God will redeem Israel – v.8

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, Father, for the gift of Your complete forgiveness when …
• Lord, thank You that I can hope in Your Word because it promises that …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess, Lord, when I … I choose to trust myself rather than
  to cry out to You.
• I confess that I have grown impatient as I have been waiting on You for …

REQUESTS

• Lord, (name) is stuck in the pit. Please hear their cry and lift them out.
• When I am … remind me that You are my hope.
• Help me to wait expectantly for You when …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, I trust Your grace to hope in Your Word, especially in my
  challenge with …
• I praise You that You will redeem me, even in my sin struggle with …
• Memorize and meditate on v.5.

Psalm 129 “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth”—
    let Israel now say—
² “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth,
    yet they have not prevailed against me.
³ The plowers plowed upon my back;
    they made long their furrows.”
⁴ The Lord is righteous;
    he has cut the cords of the wicked.
⁵ May all who hate Zion
    be put to shame and turned backward!
⁶ Let them be like the grass on the housetops,
    which withers before it grows up,
⁷ with which the reaper does not fill his hand
    nor the binder of sheaves his arms,
⁸ nor do those who pass by say,
    “The blessing of the Lord be upon you!
    We bless you in the name of the Lord!”

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Psalm 129 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is righteous – v.4
• He is a rescuer and redeemer – v.4
• He blesses those He has chosen, and His name is a blessing – v.8

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You that even when I am afflicted, You are …
• Lord, I praise You that You are righteous, even when …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Help me look to Your freedom in the midst of …
• I confess I have too often turned back to my sin of …
• May Your rescue engage my heart to serve You faithfully in …
• Lord, I surrender my heart to You because in the midst of my
  affliction I am feeling …

REQUESTS

• Lord, as I look around and see … I thank You that I can trust Your
  righteousness.
• Lord, assure (name) of Your full blessing even though …
• God, I trust You to provide in … even when I am afflicted.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, protect me from my enemies when …
• Cause me to flee to You when …
• Memorize and meditate on v.4.

Psalm 128 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
    who walks in his ways!
² You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
    you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.

³ Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
    within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots
    around your table.
⁴ Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
    who fears the Lord.

⁵ The Lord bless you from Zion!
    May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
    all the days of your life!
⁶ May you see your children’s children!
    Peace be upon Israel!

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Psalm 128 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God blesses – v.1
• His ways are righteous – v.1
• He is to be feared – v.1
• He is a God of peace – v.6

 – Prayer Prompts

• Praise You, Lord, for Your ways are right, especially …
• You are worthy of my allegiance as a God of peace because …
• We praise You for Your generous blessings of …
• Bless Your Name, You provided for me and my family when You …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I did not follow Your ways recently when I …
• I did not appreciate the rewards from Your hand in my family when …

REQUESTS

• Lord, may You bless (name) from Zion.
• Offer Your blessings to the family of (name) even in the midst
  of their current struggles.
• Make Your ways known to (name) in order that they might …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Bring Your peace into the circumstances I face today as I …
• Lord, protect our “children’s children” by Your power, especially
  as they face …
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

Psalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house,
    those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
    the watchman stays awake in vain.
² It is in vain that you rise up early
    and go late to rest,
eating the bread of anxious toil;
    for he gives to his beloved sleep.

³ Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
    the fruit of the womb a reward.
⁴ Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
    are the children of one’s youth.
⁵ Blessed is the man
    who fills his quiver with them!
He shall not be put to shame
    when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

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Psalm 127 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is sovereign who builds – v.1
• He is watchman and guards – v.2
• God blesses His children – vv.2, 5
• He rewards His children with good – v.3

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, sovereign God, that You take care of …
• Lord, because You oversee and rule circumstances, I will not fear when …
• I praise You that You give me sleep, even when …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess I did not trust You to care for me when …
• I confess that I have not always fulfilled my role in my family when …

REQUESTS

• May I trust You when I face … that seems to show up regularly.
• I ask that (name) learn to rely completely on You and Your control.
• Father, grow me to become … for my family.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, watch over and guard me in the midst of … that I am facing now.
• Give me contentment and no shame about … when my enemies accuse.
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

Psalm 126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
    we were like those who dream.
² Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
    and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then they said among the nations,
    “The Lord has done great things for them.”
³ The Lord has done great things for us;
    we are glad.

⁴ Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
    like streams in the Negeb!
⁵ Those who sow in tears
    shall reap with shouts of joy!
⁶ He who goes out weeping,
    bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
    bringing his sheaves with him.

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Psalm 126 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God has restored our hope and joy (vv.1–2)
• He has done great things for us (v.3)
• He will do it all again (vv.4–6)

 – Prayer Prompts

• When you restored … my heart was filled with …
• You do great things, and today my heart is joyful because You have …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I have sought the renewal of my hope in … rather than You.
• Today I choose to trust my hopes and dreams to You even if …

REQUESTS

• God, please restore my … so that I may tell of Your amazing deeds.
• LORD, let Your joy return to … so that they may sing of Your greatness.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Even when I am discouraged by … I will trust Your joy and the hope of
• Your future blessing.
• Memorize and meditate on v.6.

Psalm 125 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
    which cannot be moved, but abides forever.
² As the mountains surround Jerusalem,
    so the Lord surrounds his people,
    from this time forth and forevermore.
³ For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest
    on the land allotted to the righteous,
lest the righteous stretch out
    their hands to do wrong.
⁴ Do good, O Lord, to those who are good,
    and to those who are upright in their hearts!
⁵ But those who turn aside to their crooked ways
    the Lord will lead away with evildoers!
    Peace be upon Israel!

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Psalm 125 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God protects us and makes us victorious – v.1
• He always surrounds us – v.2
• He rewards the faithful – v.4
• He expels evil – v.5

 – Prayer Prompts

• I trusted You, and You gave me victory over …
• Thank You for surrounding me with Your power when …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I will trust Your securing presence as I struggle with …
• Lord, I surrender my heart that I may not turn aside to crooked ways,
  especially when …

REQUESTS

• Lord, today I trust You to give me stability and security as I trust You for …
• Turn the heart of (name) to Yours so they may experience Your goodness.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• God, banish the enemy of …
• May peace prevail as I trust You to …
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

Psalm 124 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side—
    let Israel now say—
² if it had not been the Lord who was on our side
    when people rose up against us,
³ then they would have swallowed us up alive,
    when their anger was kindled against us;
⁴ then the flood would have swept us away,
    the torrent would have gone over us;
⁵ then over us would have gone
    the raging waters.

⁶ Blessed be the Lord,
    who has not given us
    as prey to their teeth!
⁷ We have escaped like a bird
    from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken,
    and we have escaped!

⁸ Our help is in the name of the Lord,
    who made heaven and earth.

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Psalm 124 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord is on our side – v.1
• He has not allowed us to be ripped apart – v.6
• God has been our help – v.8
• He is the maker of heaven and earth – v.8

 – Prayer Prompts

• I bless You, Lord, for being on my side when …
• I praise You for helping me escape …
• I love You, Lord, for being my help in …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I will surrender to You when I feel like … is against me.
• Lord, I confess I often try to escape my difficulties by … rather than finding
  divine help in Your name.

REQUESTS

• Lord, when (name) treats me with anger, help me to see You and not respond in kind.
• Lord, break the snare of … that has been set in my life.
• Help me to see that You are stronger than the flood of … that seems to be
  swirling around me right now.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, give me firm confidence that You are by my side,
  especially when the enemy …
• Memorize and meditate on v.8.

Psalm 123 To you I lift up my eyes,
    O you who are enthroned in the heavens!
² Behold, as the eyes of servants
    look to the hand of their master,
as the eyes of a maidservant
    to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the Lord our God,
    till he has mercy upon us.

³ Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
    for we have had more than enough of contempt.
⁴ Our soul has had more than enough
    of the scorn of those who are at ease,
    of the contempt of the proud.

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Psalm 123 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God sits enthroned in heaven – v.1
• He shows us mercy – v.2
• He is the Lord, our God – v.2

 – Prayer Prompts

• I bless You for showing us mercy by …
• I praise You for being sovereign over …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I will trust Your mercy in the face of contempt from …

REQUESTS

• Lord, because You are enthroned in heaven, I will lift my eyes toward You when …
• Lord, I pray for (name), who is demonstrating contempt toward Your people.
• Lord, help me to endure ridicule from …
• Father, today I look to You, trusting You to …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, surround me by Your mercy as I endure … each day.
• Memorize and meditate on v.2.

Psalm 122 I was glad when they said to me,
    “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
² Our feet have been standing
    within your gates, O Jerusalem!

³ Jerusalem—built as a city
    that is bound firmly together,
⁴ to which the tribes go up,
    the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for Israel,
    to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
⁵ There thrones for judgment were set,
    the thrones of the house of David.

⁶ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
    “May they be secure who love you!
⁷ Peace be within your walls
    and security within your towers!”
⁸ For my brothers and companions’ sake
    I will say, “Peace be within you!”
⁹ For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
    I will seek your good.

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Psalm 122 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is worthy to be praised – v.1
• He is totally sovereign and perfectly just – v.5
• He provides His people with peace and security – vv.6–7
• He is the source of lasting joy – v.9

 – Prayer Prompts

• I feel gladness when I worship with others because You are … (v.1)
• Thank You for replacing my … with gladness. (v.1)
• The peace that You give is far greater than … (vv.6–8)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess, I sometimes don’t look forward to corporate
  worship because … (v.1)
• Forgive me for being critical of my church when … (v.9)

REQUESTS

• Unify the hearts of Your people for the sake of … (vv.2–4)
• I pray for the peace of Jerusalem so that … (v.6)
• Amidst the cultural chaos of … may Your church be a refuge for all who
  enter it (vv.7–8).
• Restore/deepen a spirit of gladness in my church so that … (v.1)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• I choose to be glad next Sunday morning even when the
  enemy tries to … (v.1).
• Memorize and meditate on v.1.

121 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
    From where does my help come?
² My help comes from the Lord,
    who made heaven and earth.

³ He will not let your foot be moved;
    he who keeps you will not slumber.
⁴ Behold, he who keeps Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

⁵ The Lord is your keeper;
    the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
⁶ The sun shall not strike you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

⁷ The Lord will keep you from all evil;
    he will keep your life.
⁸ The Lord will keep
    your going out and your coming in
    from this time forth and forevermore.

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Psalm 121 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is our helper, meeting us in our need – vv.1–2
• He is our maker who made heaven and earth – v.2
• He is our keeper who protects, preserves, secures, and
  guards us – vv.3, 4–5, 7–8
• He is all-knowing and always attentive – vv.3–4
• He provides everlasting security – v.8

 – Prayer Prompts

• Because You made heaven and earth, I know You can help me with …
• Thank You, Lord, that You have been my keeper from …
• Because You never sleep, I know that You are watching over me when …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that in times of need I often seek … for help instead of relying
  upon You.
• I confess that at times I doubt that You are able to keep me safe,
  especially when …

REQUESTS

• Lord, I declare that I need Your help in/with …
• Because You are my keeper, help me to trust Your protection for …
• Lord, would You please help and keep (name) as they (specific situation).

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, today keep me from the evil of … and help me to walk in Your
  victory.
• Memorize and meditate on v.2.

Psalm 120 In my distress I called to the Lord,
    and he answered me.
² Deliver me, O Lord,
    from lying lips,
    from a deceitful tongue.

³ What shall be given to you,
    and what more shall be done to you,
    you deceitful tongue?
⁴ A warrior’s sharp arrows,
    with glowing coals of the broom tree!

⁵ Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,
    that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
⁶ Too long have I had my dwelling
    among those who hate peace.
⁷ I am for peace,
    but when I speak, they are for war!

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Psalm 120 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God Who hears and delivers – vv. 1-2
• He is the God Who executes justice – v. 4
• Allows expression of frustration yet works, even when He seems quiet – vv. 5 – 7

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You God that You have “ears to hear” when I am in  … distress.
• You are worthy of praise LORD, for when I was … You chose to deliver me.
• I am grateful You allow me to express my frustrations about …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Father, though … I will trust You.
• Help me to remember Your answers to my prayers, like …
• I yield my circumstances of … as a sacrifice of praise to You, Lord.
• I am glad that I can entrust questions like … to You.

REQUESTS

• Lord Jesus, I give … (name) to You for their deliverance.
• Bring Your peace into … (name) life in the area of …
• Oh God, You know the difficult environment of my … please strengthen me to be a peacemaker, no matter what.
• Lord, guard my tongue from …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, give me eyes to see the plight and ears to hear the cry of the sojourner!
• Lord, sustain me in a season of injustice, for I look to You for perfect justice.
• For the sake of Your house, Lord, I will commit myself to … (v. 9)

Psalm 119 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word!
¹⁷⁰ Let my plea come before you;
    deliver me according to your word.
¹⁷¹ My lips will pour forth praise,
    for you teach me your statutes.
¹⁷² My tongue will sing of your word,
    for all your commandments are right.
¹⁷³ Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
¹⁷⁴ I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
¹⁷⁵ Let my soul live and praise you,
    and let your rules help me.
¹⁷⁶ I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.

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Taw (Psalm 119:169-176) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is the giver of understanding – v.169
• The One who hears our prayers – vv.160–170
• He is our deliverer and teacher – vv.170–171
• He is the source of all that is right and true – v.172
• God is our helper and savior – vv.173, 174, 175
• He seeks after us and preserves our soul – vv.175–176

 – Prayer Prompts

• O Lord, thank You for hearing my cry to You about …
• Lord, I praise You for delivering me from …
• Your law is my delight because through it You have taught me that …
• My lips pour forth praise because You are …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• O Lord, I confess I struggle to believe You hear my plea for …
• Like a lost sheep, I admit I often forget Your Word and go astray after …

REQUESTS

• Lord, may Your hand be ready to help me by …
• O Lord, I long for Your salvation from …
• I pray for (name), who has gone astray. Please seek after them and remind
  them of Your commandment of …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, help me to not forget Your Word today, especially when …
• Memorize and meditate on v.176.

Psalm 119 Princes persecute me without cause,
    but my heart stands in awe of your words.
¹⁶² I rejoice at your word
    like one who finds great spoil.
¹⁶³ I hate and abhor falsehood,
    but I love your law.
¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you
    for your righteous rules.
¹⁶⁵ Great peace have those who love your law;
    nothing can make them stumble.
¹⁶⁶ I hope for your salvation, O Lord,
    and I do your commandments.
¹⁶⁷ My soul keeps your testimonies;
    I love them exceedingly.
¹⁶⁸ I keep your precepts and testimonies,
    for all my ways are before you.

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Tsadhe (Psalm 119:161-168) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God’s words are awesome – v.161
• God’s words bring great reward – v.162
• God’s law is lovable – v.163
• God’s rules are praiseworthy – v.164
• God’s law leads to God’s peace and stability – v.165
• God’s commandments give hope for God’s salvation – v.166
• God’s testimonies kept are God’s ways accomplished – vv.167–168

 – Prayer Prompts

• My heart is in awe of Your words because they …
• Today, my time in Your Word calls me to praise You for …
• Because I love Your law, Your peace covers my life, even when …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that too often … robs me of peace because I fail to focus
  on Your truth.

REQUESTS

• Even when they face opposition, help our church leaders to stand in awe of
  Your Word so that they will …
• Help me to praise You throughout the day, declaring that You are …
• May the peace that Your Word provides give assurance to (name) as they …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• When the devil tries to make me stumble, give me grace to love Your law,
  especially the promise that …
• Memorize and meditate on v.165.

Psalm 119 Look on my affliction and deliver me,
    for I do not forget your law.
¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause and redeem me;
    give me life according to your promise!
¹⁵⁵ Salvation is far from the wicked,
    for they do not seek your statutes.
¹⁵⁶ Great is your mercy, O Lord;
    give me life according to your rules.
¹⁵⁷ Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
    but I do not swerve from your testimonies.
¹⁵⁸ I look at the faithless with disgust,
    because they do not keep your commands.
¹⁵⁹ Consider how I love your precepts!
    Give me life according to your steadfast love.
¹⁶⁰ The sum of your word is truth,
    and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.

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Tsadhe (Psalm 119:153-160) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is our deliverer and redeemer (vv.153–154)
• He is our source of life (vv.154, 156, 159)
• Our God of salvation and great mercy (vv.155–156)
• Our God of steadfast love, truth, and righteousness (vv.159–160)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You that, according to Your Word, You are able to
  deliver me from …
• Because You have given me life, I …
• Lord, I love Your Word because …
• I praise You that Your truth is eternal and is more enduring than …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I surrender my current affliction (circumstance) and ask for grace to
  trust Your Word and not rely on …
• Lord, I confess that I am tempted to swerve from Your testimonies when …
  Let me cling to Your Word.

REQUESTS

• Lord, today, I need the fullness of Your life, so let me cling to Your promise
  that says …
• Lord, keep me grounded in Your truth, especially as I am faced with …
• Lord, I pray for (name) who disregards Your truth. Use me to manifest and
  proclaim Your salvation to them.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, keep me from swerving from Your Word, especially when others …
• Give me power to love Your commands, especially when I am tempted to
  love … more than Your truth.
• Memorize and meditate on v.159.

Psalm 119 With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!
    I will keep your statutes.
¹⁴⁶ I call to you; save me,
    that I may observe your testimonies.
¹⁴⁷ I rise before dawn and cry for help;
    I hope in your words.
¹⁴⁸ My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
    that I may meditate on your promise.
¹⁴⁹ Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;
    O Lord, according to your justice give me life.
¹⁵⁰ They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose;
    they are far from your law.
¹⁵¹ But you are near, O Lord,
    and all your commandments are true.
¹⁵² Long have I known from your testimonies
    that you have founded them forever.

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Tsadhe (Psalm 119:145-152) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He listens when we call out to Him in prayer – vv.145, 146, 149
• God is always available and attentive – vv.147, 148
• His love toward us is constant – v.149

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You for answering when I cried out to You for … (v.145)
• Even in the middle of the night, You are still … (vv.147, 148)
• Thank You that Your presence and promises sustained me when … (v.151)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• When trouble keeps me awake at night, help me turn to Your Word
  rather than … (vv.147–148)
• I confess that I can tend to discount Your nearness,
  especially when … (v.151)

REQUESTS

• I cry to You with my whole heart and trust You to answer my plea for …
• I pray for those being persecuted today in (nation) that Your presence and
  promises bring reassurance (v.150–151).
• Assure (name) that You are near and can be trusted for … (v.151)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• I trust You to save me from … as I rely on Your words (v.146).
• When I am tempted to lose perspective about … remind me that
  Your truth is eternal (v.152).
• Memorize and meditate on v.151.

Psalm 119 Righteous are you, O Lord,
    and right are your rules.
¹³⁸ You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.
¹³⁹ My zeal consumes me,
    because my foes forget your words.
¹⁴⁰ Your promise is well tried,
    and your servant loves it.
¹⁴¹ I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget your precepts.
¹⁴² Your righteousness is righteous forever,
    and your law is true.
¹⁴³ Trouble and anguish have found me out,
    but your commandments are my delight.
¹⁴⁴ Your testimonies are righteous forever;
    give me understanding that I may live.

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Tsadhe (Psalm 119:137-144) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is righteous in every way – v.137
• He is faithful to keep all of His promises and commands – v.138
• His righteous character is eternal and unchanging – v.142

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You for teaching me that Your rules are always right, especially
  when I … (v.137)
• Thank You that You will always be faithful to
  Your promise to … (vv.138, 142)
• I have seen Your righteousness on display in/when … (v.140)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Forgive me for questioning Your goodness when … (v.144)
• I confess my need for patience to wait on You to
  bring justice to … (vv.140–141)

REQUESTS

• Our nation, O Lord, has forgotten Your words, and I pray that
  You would … (v.139)
• Cause our churches to heed all of Your righteous rules so that … (v.137)
• I trust You to overcome the trouble and anguish I’m feeling over … (v.143)
• Give me understanding from Your Word as I grapple with … (v.144)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• When I feel small or despised today, remind me that You
  say I am … (v.141)
• When trouble and anguish come my way, let me delight in Your
  promise that says … (v.143)
• Memorize and meditate on v.144.

Psalm 119 Your testimonies are wonderful;
    therefore my soul keeps them.
¹³⁰ The unfolding of your words gives light;
    it imparts understanding to the simple.
¹³¹ I open my mouth and pant,
    because I long for your commandments.
¹³² Turn to me and be gracious to me,
    as is your way with those who love your name.
¹³³ Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
    and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
¹³⁴ Redeem me from man’s oppression,
    that I may keep your precepts.
¹³⁵ Make your face shine upon your servant,
    and teach me your statutes.
¹³⁶ My eyes shed streams of tears,
    because people do not keep your law.

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Pe (Psalm 119:129-136) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God’s Word is wonderful and worthy of our obedience and spiritual hunger
  (vv.129, 131, 133–135)
• He is light and the source of understanding (v.130)
• He is gracious to those who love His name (v.132)
• He is our source of steadiness, victory, and redemption (vv.133–134)
• He invites us to seek His face in intimacy through His Word (v.135)
• He gives us compassion for those far from God (v.136)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You that Your Word has given me light to understand that …
• I long for Your commandments because …
• I love Your name because …
• When You show me Your face, I see again that You are …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess my lack of understanding about … Give me the light
  of Your Word.
• I surrender to You my sense of unsteadiness about … Remind me that You
  have promised …

REQUESTS

• Lord, today I need the light of Your Word to help me as I …
• Lord, I need Your grace today for …
• I pray You will turn and be gracious to (name) and assure them that Your
  Word can …
• My eyes shed tears because of (name/situation). I pray that Your truth will
  bring transformation.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, when I feel unsteady and tempted by sin, renew my mind in Your
  promises that tell me …
• When I am feeling oppressed by … give me power to obey.
• Memorize and meditate on v.133.

Psalm 119 I have done what is just and right;
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
¹²² Give your servant a pledge of good;
    let not the insolent oppress me.
¹²³ My eyes long for your salvation
    and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
¹²⁴ Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
    and teach me your statutes.
¹²⁵ I am your servant; give me understanding,
    that I may know your testimonies!
¹²⁶ It is time for the Lord to act,
    for your law has been broken.
¹²⁷ Therefore I love your commandments
    above gold, above fine gold.
¹²⁸ Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
    I hate every false way.

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Samekh (Psalm 119:121-128) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is our salvation; His promises are true (v.123)
• He deals with us in unfailing love; He teaches us His Word (v.124)
• He gives discernment to understand His commands (v.125)
• His commandments are right (v.128)

 – Prayer Prompts

• God, I praise you for saving me from the enemy of …
• I praise You for the power of Your righteous promises, especially …
• I love Your promises because …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I confess my lack of understanding right now about … Guide me
  with Your testimonies.
• I confess that sometimes I seem to love … more than Your precious Word.

REQUESTS

• Help me to do what is just and right, especially as I deal with …
• Lord, bring salvation to … as You fulfill Your promise to …
• I pray that You assure (name) of Your steadfast love and teach them that …
• Lord, today I need understanding from Your Word as I …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Give me understanding from Your Word so that I will hate very
  false way, especially …
• Memorize and meditate on v.128.

Psalm 119 I hate the double-minded,
    but I love your law.
¹¹⁴ You are my hiding place and my shield;
    I hope in your word.
¹¹⁵ Depart from me, you evildoers,
    that I may keep the commandments of my God.
¹¹⁶ Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
    and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
¹¹⁷ Hold me up, that I may be safe
    and have regard for your statutes continually!
¹¹⁸ You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
    for their cunning is in vain.
¹¹⁹ All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross,
    therefore I love your testimonies.
¹²⁰ My flesh trembles for fear of you,
    and I am afraid of your judgments.

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Samekh (Psalm 119:113-120) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is our hiding place and shield (v.114)
• His Word is our source of hope (v.114)
• He upholds us in hope (vv.116, 117)
• He is safe (v.117)

 – Prayer Prompts

• LORD, I love Your law because …
• I praise You for the hope I have because of Your promise to …
• I praise You that You upheld me by Your promises when …
• I stand in awe of the time You protected me …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• LORD, I confess I need a greater fear of You, especially when I …
• When I confess that I feel like hope is being crushed concerning …, I
  surrender my doubts to You.

REQUESTS

• Lord, anchor my thoughts in Your Word so I will not be
  doubleminded about …
• As You have promised, please uphold me as I …
• LORD, hold up (name) as they …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Remind me of the vanity of straying from You when I am tempted to …
• Give me grace to fear You and Your judgments when I am tempted
  to fear … instead.
• Memorize and meditate on v.114.

Psalm 119 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.
¹⁰⁶ I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
    to keep your righteous rules.
¹⁰⁷ I am severely afflicted;
    give me life, O Lord, according to your word!
¹⁰⁸ Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,
    and teach me your rules.
¹⁰⁹ I hold my life in my hand continually,
    but I do not forget your law.
¹¹⁰ The wicked have laid a snare for me,
    but I do not stray from your precepts.
¹¹¹ Your testimonies are my heritage forever,
    for they are the joy of my heart.
¹¹² I incline my heart to perform your statutes
    forever, to the end.

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Nun (Psalm 119:105-112) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God’s Word guides us (v.105)
• His rules are righteous (v.106)
• He has promised to restore us (v.107)
• His Word brings joy to our hearts (v.111)

 – Prayer Prompts

• LORD, I praise You that Your Word was a lamp to my feet when …
• I offer You a freewill offering of praise because …
• God, Your Word is the joy of my heart because …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I am struggling with the affliction of … Give me fresh faith in Your
  life-giving power.
• I confess that Your Word is not always the joy of my heart when
  I am lured by …

REQUESTS

• LORD, do not let me forget Your Word today as I …
• Because Your rules are righteous, I trust them to guide me as I …
• Please help (name) find guidance in the teaching of Your Word as they …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• I know that enemy will try to ensnare me by … Keep me from straying
  from your precepts.
• Incline my heart to perform Your statutes (keep Your Word),
  especially when …
• Memorize and meditate on v.105.

Psalm 119 Oh how I love your law!
    It is my meditation all the day.
⁹⁸ Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
    for it is ever with me.
⁹⁹ I have more understanding than all my teachers,
    for your testimonies are my meditation.
¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the aged,
    for I keep your precepts.
¹⁰¹ I hold back my feet from every evil way,
    in order to keep your word.
¹⁰² I do not turn aside from your rules,
    for you have taught me.
¹⁰³ How sweet are your words to my taste,
    sweeter than honey to my mouth!
¹⁰⁴ Through your precepts I get understanding;
    therefore I hate every false way.

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Mem (Psalm 119:97-104) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• Your law, Lord, is worthy of my daily meditation – v.97
• Your wisdom provides my protection – vv.98, 101
• I give You praise for pouring out Your understanding
  on my life – vv.99–100
• You are my greatest teacher through Your sweet words – vv.102–103
• Your precepts clarify right and wrong – v.104

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You that Your law guided me through …
• I praise You that wisdom to understand … comes from Your commandments.
• When I was tempted to slip into … Your Word kept me safe from evil.
• … from Your Word spoke sweetness into my spirit.

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• As I grow to love Your law more deeply, I gladly surrender … to You.
• I confess, Lord, that I have raised … above Your precepts. Forgive me, Lord.
• Through Your Word, bring greater understanding to my life in the area of …

REQUESTS

• Bring the restraint of Your law to the issue of … in our nation.
• I pray that my children and grandchildren will taste the sweetness of Your
  words and the benefits of Your laws, especially (name) because they …
• Protect our church from every false way and lead us to stand strong in …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Hold back my feet today from the temptation to … as You empower me to keep Your Word.
• When the enemy tries to sidetrack me with the false belief that … give me understanding from Your truth.
• Memorize and meditate on v.101.

Psalm 119 Forever, O Lord, your word
    is firmly fixed in the heavens.
⁹⁰ Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
    you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
⁹¹ By your appointment they stand this day,
    for all things are your servants.
⁹² If your law had not been my delight,
    I would have perished in my affliction.
⁹³ I will never forget your precepts,
    for by them you have given me life.
⁹⁴ I am yours; save me,
    for I have sought your precepts.
⁹⁵ The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,
    but I consider your testimonies.
⁹⁶ I have seen a limit to all perfection,
    but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

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Lamedh (Psalm 119:89-96) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord’s Word is permanent, fixed forever – v.89
• The Lord is faithful to all generations of His children – v.90a
• The Lord is the creator and sustainer of the earth – v.90b
• All things are subservient to God – vv.91–92
• God’s law is delightful and life-giving

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You that I can count on Your Word when …
• Without Your faithfulness to me, … would have been my future.
• The perfection of Your way has guided me through …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Father, help me to trust Your Word completely when You say …
• Lord, remind me of Your precepts when … so that my life will be sustained.

REQUESTS

• Jesus, I trust You for the generations yet to come, that You will …
• Remove the … in me Lord and give me a spirit of delight in Your Word.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, help (name) to embrace the delight of Your Word today.
• Lord Jesus, I pray against the evil of … through the counsel of Your Word.
• Memorize and meditate on v.92.

Psalm 119 My soul longs for your salvation;
    I hope in your word.
⁸² My eyes long for your promise;
    I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
⁸³ For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
    yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
⁸⁴ How long must your servant endure?
    When will you judge those who persecute me?
⁸⁵ The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;
    they do not live according to your law.
⁸⁶ All your commandments are sure;
    they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
⁸⁷ They have almost made an end of me on earth,
    but I have not forsaken your precepts.
⁸⁸ In your steadfast love give me life,
    that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.

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Kaph (Psalm 119:81-88) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He rescues us (v.81) and comforts us (v.82)
• His commands are trustworthy (v.86)
• He protects us (v.86)
• He preserves us in His unfailing love (v.88)

 – Prayer Prompts

• God, I praise you for your promise to …
• Thank you for protecting me when …
• I praise you for rescuing me from …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I confess that I am worn out waiting for …
• I submit my doubts of Your promise that says …

REQUESTS

• As I wait for your promises, please fill me with …
• In your unfailing love, please protect me from …
• May your unfailing love protect (name) as they wait on you to …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Strengthen our resolve to obey you even when …
• Memorize and meditate on v.88.

Psalm 119 Your hands have made and fashioned me;
    give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.
⁷⁴ Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,
    because I have hoped in your word.
⁷⁵ I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous,
    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
⁷⁶ Let your steadfast love comfort me
    according to your promise to your servant.
⁷⁷ Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;
    for your law is my delight.
⁷⁸ Let the insolent be put to shame,
    because they have wronged me with falsehood;
    as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
⁷⁹ Let those who fear you turn to me,
    that they may know your testimonies.
⁸⁰ May my heart be blameless in your statutes,
    that I may not be put to shame!

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Yodh (Psalm 119:73-80) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is our maker and the One who fashions us – v.73
• Worthy to be reverenced and the source of our hope – vv.74, 79
• He is righteous and faithful, even in our hardship – v.75
• He is the God of steadfast love and comfort – v.76
• God is merciful and the source of life – v.77
• He makes our heart blameless and dispels shame – v.80

 – Prayer Prompts

• Because You are my Maker, You will help me understand that …
• Lord, I revere and rejoice in You because …
• Thank You, Lord, for showing me Your faithfulness when I was facing …
• Your law is my delight because it proclaims that …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess Lord, that when I am wronged, I tend to … instead of meditating
  on Your Word.
• I need to humble myself before You, Lord, and surrender the situation of …
  to Your faithfulness.

REQUESTS

• Because You have made and fashioned me, I have hope that You will …
• Lord, may Your steadfast love comfort (name) as they face the
  situation of …
• Lord, when I encounter suffering and hardship, help me to meditate on
  Your Word, which declares …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Keep my heart blameless today when I encounter (struggles, temptations).
• Memorize and meditate on v.75.

Psalm 119 You have dealt well with your servant,
    O Lord, according to your word.
⁶⁶ Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
    for I believe in your commandments.
⁶⁷ Before I was afflicted I went astray,
    but now I keep your word.
⁶⁸ You are good and do good;
    teach me your statutes.
⁶⁹ The insolent smear me with lies,
    but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
⁷⁰ their heart is unfeeling like fat,
    but I delight in your law.
⁷¹ It is good for me that I was afflicted,
    that I might learn your statutes.
⁷² The law of your mouth is better to me
    than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

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Teth (Psalm 119:65-72) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God deals well with us and teaches us for our good (vv.65–67, 71)
• He is the source of good judgment and knowledge (v.66)
• He is good and does good (v.68)
• He imparts wholehearted delight in His truth (vv.69–70)
• His Word is more valuable than any earthly riches (v.72)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, Lord, that through affliction You taught me … according to
  Your Word.
• Lord, I praise You for Your goodness that has been so real to me when …
• I delight in Your law because …
• I praise You because Your Word is more valuable than …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess my heart tends to go astray when …

REQUESTS

• Lord, I need You to teach me good judgment and knowledge
  as I deal with …
• Lord, I need a greater delight in Your Word, so I ask You to …
• I pray for (name) as they are walking through (affliction). Teach them Your
  Word and assure them that You are good.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, when I am smeared by lies, I will trust Your Word that assures me …
• When I am tempted to think …, remind me that Your Word is more
  valuable than countless worldly riches.
• Memorize and meditate on v.68.

Psalm 119 The Lord is my portion;
    I promise to keep your words.
⁵⁸ I entreat your favor with all my heart;
    be gracious to me according to your promise.
⁵⁹ When I think on my ways,
    I turn my feet to your testimonies;
⁶⁰ I hasten and do not delay
    to keep your commandments.
⁶¹ Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,
    I do not forget your law.
⁶² At midnight I rise to praise you,
    because of your righteous rules.
⁶³ I am a companion of all who fear you,
    of those who keep your precepts.
⁶⁴ The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;
    teach me your statutes!

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Heth (Psalm 119:57-64) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is a faithful provider – v.57
• He shows His people marvelous grace – v.58
• He has given us His law for our own good – vv.59–60
• His steadfast love is displayed throughout creation – v.64

 – Prayer Prompts

• You alone have satisfied my need for … (v.57)
• I want to be quick to obey You at all times because … (vv.59–60)
• When I see the … You have created, I’m reminded of
  Your steadfast love (v.64).

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Show me where my love for You is lukewarm, so that … (vv.58, 60)
• When “the cords of wickedness” entice me, remind me
  Your Word says … (v.61)
• Forgive my tendency to take Your blessing of … for granted. (v.62)

REQUESTS

• Make me swift to obey Your commandment to … (v.60)
• When wickedness surrounds me, remind me that You
  have promised … (v.61)
• Give me friends who share my conviction that You are/can/will … (v.63)
• Open the eyes of (name) to see Your steadfast love all around them (v.64)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Let me be quick to praise You today as I … (vv.60, 62)
• Because You’ve promised to be gracious to me, I don’t have to be
  afraid of … (v.58)
• Give me an opportunity today to tell someone else that Your
  love for them is … (v.64)
• Memorize and meditate on v.64.

Psalm 119 Remember your word to your servant,
    in which you have made me hope.
⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction,
    that your promise gives me life.
⁵¹ The insolent utterly deride me,
    but I do not turn away from your law.
⁵² When I think of your rules from of old,
    I take comfort, O Lord.
⁵³ Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,
    who forsake your law.
⁵⁴ Your statutes have been my songs
    in the house of my sojourning.
⁵⁵ I remember your name in the night, O Lord,
    and keep your law.
⁵⁶ This blessing has fallen to me,
    that I have kept your precepts.

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Zayin (Psalm 119:49-57) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is the source of enduring hope – v.49
• He comforts us in our affliction – vv.50, 52
• He is reliable and unchanging – v.51
• He enables us to rejoice in seasons of waiting – v.54

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, I praise You that You restored my wavering hope when … (v.49)
• You have taught me to sing Your praise even when … (v.54)
• I rejoice when I remember that Your great name is … (v.55)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Forgive me for doubting Your ability to handle … (v.49)
• I confess that I’m tempted to turn away from You when … (v.51)
• When I wander off of the path, remind me that You are … (v.54)

REQUESTS

• Show those who mock me for my faith that You are … (v.51)
• I long for a deeper knowledge of Your Word so that … (v.52)
• Teach me how to handle the burning anger I have toward … (v.53)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Thank You for restoring my hope that someday You really will … (v.49)
• As I wait on Your timing, the song on my lips will be … (v.54)
• Memorize and meditate on v.50.

Psalm 119 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
    your salvation according to your promise;
⁴² then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me,
    for I trust in your word.
⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
    for my hope is in your rules.
⁴⁴ I will keep your law continually,
    forever and ever,
⁴⁵ and I shall walk in a wide place,
    for I have sought your precepts.
⁴⁶ I will also speak of your testimonies before kings
    and shall not be put to shame,
⁴⁷ for I find my delight in your commandments,
    which I love.
⁴⁸ I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
    and I will meditate on your statutes.

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Waw (Psalm 119:41-48) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord is the possessor and giver of love and salvation – v.41
• Because God is faithful, His Word is trustworthy – v.41–42
• God’s precepts bring liberty to the keepers of His law – vv.44–45
• Delight is the Lord’s gift for those who speak His testimonies – v.46–47
• His commandments both inspire and delight – v.48

 – Prayer Prompts

• Father, renew my awareness of Your overarching salvation and specific
  (personal) promises. They assure me that …
• The gift of Your Word has brought confidence in my life through …
• I praise You, Lord, for when … made me hopeless, Your law
  gave me hope anew.

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess, I trusted myself rather than Your Word for the answer to … I
  will keep Your law continually, forever and ever!
• Lord, I acknowledge that I have traded … for the delight that comes from
  Your commandments.

REQUESTS

• Lord, please let Your Word guide my words when I am speaking to (name).
• Please help me to share the power of Your testimonies with (name).

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, crush my pride and give me boldness in sharing Your promise
  with (name).
• I look to You to empower my resolve, so that I may walk in unwavering
  commitment to Your Word, especially when …
• Memorize and meditate on v.43.

Psalm 119 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
    and I will keep it to the end.
³⁴ Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
    and observe it with my whole heart.
³⁵ Lead me in the path of your commandments,
    for I delight in it.
³⁶ Incline my heart to your testimonies,
    and not to selfish gain!
³⁷ Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
    and give me life in your ways.
³⁸ Confirm to your servant your promise,
    that you may be feared.
³⁹ Turn away the reproach that I dread,
    for your rules are good.
⁴⁰ Behold, I long for your precepts;
    in your righteousness give me life!

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He (Psalm 119:33-40) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord is our teacher so we may understand and live out
  the Word – v.33–34
• He is our leader who establishes a path for us in His commandments – v.35
• He awakens our heart to desire the Word and to live selflessly – v.36
• He is the source of true life – vv.37, 40
• He is faithful to His promises – v.38
• He is worthy to be reverenced – v.38
• He is good and righteous – vv.39–40

 – Prayer Prompts

• O Lord, thank You for teaching me Your way concerning …
  so that I can …
• Lord, I praise You for giving me understanding when …
• Thank You, Lord, for awakening my heart by the Word to know
  that You are …
• I worship You for confirming to me Your promise of …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I repent that I often look toward worthless things such as … instead
  of seeking You in Your Word.
• I confess my heart often desires the selfish gain of … and please redirect my
  heart to Your testimonies!

REQUESTS

• Lord, I need You to teach me Your way and give me understanding in …
• Help me to observe your commandment to … with my
  whole heart that I will …
• Lord, cause (name) to delight in Your commandments and lead them in
  Your way to …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, please confirm today Your promise to … as I face …
• Memorize and meditate on v.37.

Psalm 119 My soul clings to the dust;
    give me life according to your word!
²⁶ When I told of my ways, you answered me;
    teach me your statutes!
²⁷ Make me understand the way of your precepts,
    and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
²⁸ My soul melts away for sorrow;
    strengthen me according to your word!
²⁹ Put false ways far from me
    and graciously teach me your law!
³⁰ I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
    I set your rules before me.
³¹ I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
    let me not be put to shame!
³² I will run in the way of your commandments
    when you enlarge my heart!

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Daleth (Psalm 119:25-32) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is the source of life (v.25)
• He answers (v.26), teaches (vv.26, 29), gives understanding (v.27),
  strengthens (v.28), and preserves (v.31)
• His works are wondrous (v.27)
• He is faithful (v.30)
• He enlarges (sets free) our hearts (v.32)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, Lord, that you revived me by Your Word, especially when …
• Thank You for the way answered my prayers concerning …
• I praise You for Your wondrous works in my life, especially when You …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I need the understanding that comes from meditating on Your
  wondrous works because, in this present moment, my mind is
  focused on … instead.
• Lord, I am sometimes tempted by the “false ways” of this world, especially
  when I begin to think that …

REQUESTS

• Lord, You know the heaviness of my heart concerning … Give me the
  strength provided by Your Word.
• Help me remain faithful and set Your Word before me, as I am
  struggling with …
• Lord, I know You will help me choose faithfulness, especially when I trust
  in Your Word that says …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, as I run in the way of Your commandments, I know You will set my
  heart free, even when the world, flesh, and devil try to …
• Memorize and meditate on v.30.

Psalm 119 Deal bountifully with your servant,
    that I may live and keep your word.
¹⁸ Open my eyes, that I may behold
    wondrous things out of your law.
¹⁹ I am a sojourner on the earth;
    hide not your commandments from me!
²⁰ My soul is consumed with longing
    for your rules at all times.
²¹ You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,
    who wander from your commandments.
²² Take away from me scorn and contempt,
    for I have kept your testimonies.
²³ Even though princes sit plotting against me,
    your servant will meditate on your statutes.
²⁴ Your testimonies are my delight;
    they are my counselors.

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Gimel (Psalm 119:17-24) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He deals bountifully with us – v.17
• He illuminates our eyes to see and minds to understand – v.18
• God justly rebukes those who wander from His commandments – v.21
• He removes and protects us from verbal and physical harm – v.22
• His Word is delightful – v.24
• God’s testimonies bring wise counsel – v.24

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You, Lord, for dealing bountifully with me, especially when…
• Holy Spirit, I praise You for opening my eyes to understand that You are…
• Lord, my soul longs for Your Word because only it can …
• I delight in Your testimonies, which declare that…

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I admit I am prone to wander from Your Word when I…
• I confess I tend to long for… more than Your Word, please renew my
  appetite for Your Word today!

REQUESTS

• Because You have dealt bountifully with me, help me keep
  Your Word that says…
• As I delight in Your testimonies, may they provide counsel for
  my situation of…
• Holy Spirit, please give birth to a fresh appetite for Your Word in the
  soul of… so that they would…

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, help me meditate on Your Word today that gives victory
  over the enemy’s plot to…
• Memorize and meditate on v.18.

Psalm 119 How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
    By living according to your word.
¹⁰ I seek you with all my heart;
    do not let me stray from your commands.
¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart
    that I might not sin against you.
¹² Praise be to you, Lord;
    teach me your decrees.
¹³ With my lips I recount
    all the laws that come from your mouth.
¹⁴ I rejoice in following your statutes
    as one rejoices in great riches.
¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts
    and consider your ways.
¹⁶ I delight in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

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Beth (Psalm 119:9-16) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord’s instruction is powerful and effective – v.9
• The Lord is near, protective, and instructive – vv.10–12
• His ways are better than riches – v.14
• His Word is delightful and worthy to be remembered – vv.15–16

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You, Lord, that Your Word kept me from wandering when …
• Bless You God, for teaching me Your statute of … that empowers my life.
• It is Your Word and Your way, LORD, that delivers delight to me through …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess, Lord, I need more of Your Word in my heart, especially the
  truth that …
• Lord, when I am … remind me of the joy and delight of Your precepts.

REQUESTS

• Jesus, let Your Word guide me in my struggle with …
• Lord, help me understand more about meditating on Your Word, so that …
• Bring the power and joy of Your Word into (name’s) life.

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Give me insight in how to declare Your Word to (name).
• I ask for victory over sin for myself and for (name), who is struggling.
• Memorize and meditate on v.9.

Psalm 119 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
    who walk in the law of the Lord!
² Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
    who seek him with their whole heart,
³ who also do no wrong,
    but walk in his ways!
⁴ You have commanded your precepts
    to be kept diligently.
⁵ Oh that my ways may be steadfast
    in keeping your statutes!
⁶ Then I shall not be put to shame,
    having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
⁷ I will praise you with an upright heart,
    when I learn your righteous rules.
⁸ I will keep your statutes;
    do not utterly forsake me!

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Aleph (Psalm 119:1-8) – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• His law and ways are perfect – v.1
• He is worthy to be sought after with our whole heart – v.2
• God’s commands guard and protect us – vv.4–6
• His rules are righteous – v.7
• He does not forsake us – v.8

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank you, Lord, that keeping Your Word has brought to me the blessing of …
• Lord, I seek You with my whole heart because …
• I praise You, Lord, because Your Word reveals You as my …
• I praise You with an upright heart because I have learned in Your Word that You are …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I’m prone toward apathy in keeping Your Word, especially when …
• Lord, I repent of walking in the way of … instead of walking in Your Word.

REQUESTS

• Lord, help us to walk diligently in Your Word as we …
• May Your statute that says … keep me steadfast as I struggle with …
• Lord, please help (name) fix their eyes on Your commandments so that they will overcome the shame/despair they have over …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• LORD, today may Your righteous rule of … guard my heart from …

[Recording taken from Zoom presentation of Generation “Z” – January 23, 2024]

What is a Virtual Global Symposium

A Two Hour Interactive Learning Experience for Church Leaders

The 6:4 Fellowship’s Virtual Global Symposium is a gathering of leaders, to discuss a particular topic in biblical ministry, presented on the Zoom platform. The 6:4 Fellowship uses nationally known speakers to address these topics from their specific church, para-church, or ministry experiences. Each presentation, and any application, is then discussed by those in attendance in break-out rooms, broken out by geographical regions and roles in their present ministries.

These sessions have been very insightful for those in full-time ministry bringing different perspectives, ideas, and inspiration for them to apply in their local settings. The Virtual Global Symposium is also a great opportunity to fellowship with like-minded leaders around relevant ministry topics. 

² Let Israel say,
    “His steadfast love endures forever.”
³ Let the house of Aaron say,
    “His steadfast love endures forever.”
⁴ Let those who fear the Lord say,
    “His steadfast love endures forever.”

⁵ Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
    the Lord answered me and set me free.
⁶ The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
    What can man do to me?
⁷ The Lord is on my side as my helper;
    I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

⁸ It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in man.
⁹ It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

¹⁰ All nations surrounded me;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
¹¹ They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
¹² They surrounded me like bees;
    they went out like a fire among thorns;
    in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
¹³ I was pushed hard, so that I was falling,
    but the Lord helped me.

¹⁴ The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he has become my salvation.
¹⁵ Glad songs of salvation
    are in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,
¹⁶     the right hand of the Lord exalts,
    the right hand of the Lord does valiantly!”

¹⁷ I shall not die, but I shall live,
    and recount the deeds of the Lord.
¹⁸ The Lord has disciplined me severely,
    but he has not given me over to death.

¹⁹ Open to me the gates of righteousness,
    that I may enter through them
    and give thanks to the Lord.
²⁰ This is the gate of the Lord;
    the righteous shall enter through it.
²¹ I thank you that you have answered me
    and have become my salvation.
²² The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone.
²³ This is the Lord’s doing;
    it is marvelous in our eyes.
²⁴ This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

²⁵ Save us, we pray, O Lord!
    O Lord, we pray, give us success!

²⁶ Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
    We bless you from the house of the Lord.
²⁷ The Lord is God,
    and he has made his light to shine upon us.
Bind the festal sacrifice with cords,
    up to the horns of the altar!

²⁸ You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
    you are my God; I will extol you.
²⁹ Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    for his steadfast love endures forever!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 118 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• His love endures forever — vv. 1-4
• He brings us to spacious places — v. 5
• He is my helper — v. 7
• He gives victory through His name — vv. 10-12
• He does mighty things through His right hand — v. 16
• He chastens us for our good — v. 18
• He makes His light shine on us — v. 27

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You for being my refuge when …
• I praise You Lord for showing Your strength when …
• I praise You Lord for shining Your light on me by …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I will trust You as my cornerstone in …
• Lord, be my defense when … (name) gives me push back for …
• Lord, I will not be afraid, even when …

REQUESTS

• Lord, when I feel alone, like everyone around me is an enemy, help me to proclaim Your name by …
• Lord, teach me how to respond to … in a way that honors Your name.
• Lord, help me to express joy despite my feelings of …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, I will bless You by joining with others in …

Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, all nations!
    Extol him, all peoples!
² For great is his steadfast love toward us,
    and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!

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PSALM 117 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is Lord — v. 1
• His love is great toward us — v. 2
• His faithfulness endures — v. 2

 – Prayer Prompts

• I praise You for being Lord over all people, including …
• Thank You for showing your great love by …
• I praise You for how Your faithfulness has endured through …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Lord, I will proclaim Your Lordship by …
• Lord, I will express Your love to other people groups through …

REQUESTS

• Lord, open my eyes to see people around me who need to know Your love; remove my blindness caused by …
• Lord, by Your faithfulness, help me endure …
• Lord, help me to feel the greatness of Your love to me when …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Help me every day to proclaim Your love and Your faithfulness to …

Psalm 116 I love the Lord, because he has heard
    my voice and my pleas for mercy.
² Because he inclined his ear to me,
    therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
³ The snares of death encompassed me;
    the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
    I suffered distress and anguish.
⁴ Then I called on the name of the Lord:
    “O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”

⁵ Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
    our God is merciful.
⁶ The Lord preserves the simple;
    when I was brought low, he saved me.
⁷ Return, O my soul, to your rest;
    for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.

⁸ For you have delivered my soul from death,
    my eyes from tears,
    my feet from stumbling;
⁹ I will walk before the Lord
    in the land of the living.

¹⁰ I believed, even when I spoke:
    “I am greatly afflicted”;
¹¹ I said in my alarm,
    “All mankind are liars.”

¹² What shall I render to the Lord
    for all his benefits to me?
¹³ I will lift up the cup of salvation
    and call on the name of the Lord,
¹⁴ I will pay my vows to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people.

¹⁵ Precious in the sight of the Lord
    is the death of his saints.
¹⁶ O Lord, I am your servant;
    I am your servant, the son of your maidservant.
    You have loosed my bonds.
¹⁷ I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving
    and call on the name of the Lord.
¹⁸ I will pay my vows to the Lord
    in the presence of all his people,
¹⁹ in the courts of the house of the Lord,
    in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 116 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is the Lord who hears our supplications — v. 1
• He is gracious, righteous and compassionate — v. 5
• He is good to us — v. 12
• He frees us from our chains — v. 16

 – Prayer Prompts

• Thank You that You heard me when I cried for mercy about …
• I praise You for showing me compassion through …
• Thank You for protecting me by …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Because You hear me, I will call on You when …
• I will rest in You because …

REQUESTS

• Lord, keep me from stumbling as I shed tears over …
• Help me to fulfill my commitments to You before others by …
• Give me grace to respond when I experience people lying about …
• Lord, free me from the chains of …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, I will call on Your name when I feel overwhelmed by … Hear me!

Psalm 115 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,
    for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!

² Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”
³ Our God is in the heavens;
    he does all that he pleases.

⁴ Their idols are silver and gold,
    the work of human hands.
⁵ They have mouths, but do not speak;
    eyes, but do not see.
⁶ They have ears, but do not hear;
    noses, but do not smell.
⁷ They have hands, but do not feel;
    feet, but do not walk;
    and they do not make a sound in their throat.
⁸ Those who make them become like them;
    so do all who trust in them.

⁹ O Israel, trust in the Lord!
    He is their help and their shield.
¹⁰ O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord!
    He is their help and their shield.
¹¹ You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord!
    He is their help and their shield.

¹² The Lord has remembered us; he will bless us;
    he will bless the house of Israel;
    he will bless the house of Aaron;
¹³ he will bless those who fear the Lord,
    both the small and the great.

¹⁴ May the Lord give you increase,
    you and your children!
¹⁵ May you be blessed by the Lord,
    who made heaven and earth!

¹⁶ The heavens are the Lord’s heavens,
    but the earth he has given to the children of man.
¹⁷ The dead do not praise the Lord,
    nor do any who go down into silence.
¹⁸ But we will bless the Lord
    from this time forth and forevermore.
Praise the Lord!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 115 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• His steadfast love and faithfulness – v. 1
• Sovereign over the universe and everything in it – v. 3
• God is our help and shield – vv. 9-11
• He is the giver of great blessings – vv. 12-16

 – Prayer Prompts

• I glorify Your great name of … (v. 1)
• I experienced Your steadfast love and faithfulness so richly when … (v. 1)
• You are seated in heaven and fully in charge of … (v. 3)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Forgive me for looking to the idol of … for help instead of You. (vv. 4-7)
• I confess that my heart has become callous toward … (v. 8)
• Even though I can’t see You, remind me that You’re there even when … (v. 2)

REQUESTS

• I pray that … (name) will forsake their idols and put their trust in You. (vv. 8-9)
• Today I choose to trust You with the burden/problem/question of … (vv. 9-11)
• Make my character more like Jesus’ in the area of … (vv. 8-11)
• Pour out Your blessings on the “house” of … (vv. 12-13)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Because You’ve been so good to me, I want to make the most of today for You by … (vv. 1, 18)
• Make my home a blessing for the sake of … (v. 12)

Psalm 114 When Israel went out from Egypt,
    the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
² Judah became his sanctuary,
    Israel his dominion.

³ The sea looked and fled;
    Jordan turned back.
⁴ The mountains skipped like rams,
    the hills like lambs.

⁵ What ails you, O sea, that you flee?
    O Jordan, that you turn back?
⁶ O mountains, that you skip like rams?
    O hills, like lambs?

⁷ Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
    at the presence of the God of Jacob,
⁸ who turns the rock into a pool of water,
    the flint into a spring of water.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 114 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God delivered Israel of out Egypt, from people with a strange language – v. 1
• He made the sea and rivers turn back – vv. 3, 5
• He causes mountains and hills to be like scarred animals – vv. 4, 6 -7
• The Lord brings forth water from rocks – v. 8    

 – Prayer Prompts

• Father, I praise You that You have delivered me from a place of …
• Lord, I praise You for You have turned my hard times into … 
• I praise You that You are above …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Father, I acknowledge that I am Your dwelling place so I need to …
• I need to have Your dominion over …
• God, I recognize that You can move the mountains of … in my life.

REQUESTS

• Lord, I ask for Your deliverance with my sin …
• Father, as You turned back the waters for Israel, I ask You to turn back my …
• I ask that You help me honor You today as I …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• I celebrate today Your ability to deliver me from the criticism of …
• Father, because I am your dwelling place, I will stand firm with Your strength when facing …

Psalm 113 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord!

² Blessed be the name of the Lord
    from this time forth and forevermore!
³ From the rising of the sun to its setting,
    the name of the Lord is to be praised!

⁴ The Lord is high above all nations,
    and his glory above the heavens!
⁵ Who is like the Lord our God,
    who is seated on high,
⁶ who looks far down
    on the heavens and the earth?
⁷ He raises the poor from the dust
    and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
⁸ to make them sit with princes,
    with the princes of his people.
⁹ He gives the barren woman a home,
    making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 113 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is forevermore – v. 2
• God is above all nations – v. 4
• There is no one like Him – v. 5
• God cares for the poor – v. 7
• God cares for the barren woman – v. 9

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, I praise You for raising me up when …
• Father I praise You when You brought me joy in …
• I praise You that You are above….

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Father I need to praise You when …
• Lord God, I acknowledge I need Your joy when …

REQUESTS

• Father, I ask Your help to make Your name great as I …
• Father, I want Your strength as I reach out to … (name).

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord Jesus, as I interact with … (name) may I go forth with Your joy
• Father, because You are worthy of my praise may I speak well of Your great name.

Psalm 112 Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
    who greatly delights in his commandments!
² His offspring will be mighty in the land;
    the generation of the upright will be blessed.
³ Wealth and riches are in his house,
    and his righteousness endures forever.
⁴ Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;
    he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
⁵ It is well with the man who deals generously and lends;
    who conducts his affairs with justice.
⁶ For the righteous will never be moved;
    he will be remembered forever.
⁷ He is not afraid of bad news;
    his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
⁸ His heart is steady; he will not be afraid,
    until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
⁹ He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
    his righteousness endures forever;
    his horn is exalted in honor.
¹⁰ The wicked man sees it and is angry;
    he gnashes his teeth and melts away;
    the desire of the wicked will perish!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 112 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is worthy to be reverenced – v. 1
• He is the source of material and spiritual blessing – vv. 2-3
• He is gracious, merciful, and forever endures in righteousness– vv. 4, 9
• He is generous and full of justice -vv. 5, 9
• He is trustworthy and gives security -vv. 7-8
• He triumphs over His adversaries -v. 8
• His power is above all -v. 9

 – Prayer Prompts

• Lord, You are worthy to be revered because …
• I delight in Your commandments which reveal that You are …
• By Your grace and mercy You have generously given me the blessing of …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess that I tend not to be generous like You with …
• Lord, I admit that when I hear bad news I often give in to fear, so please help me trust You with the situation of …

REQUESTS

• Lord, please help me to fear You so that I will not be afraid of …
• I trust You to generously bless …(name) with … as they walk in the fear of You.
• Bless the next generation with a greater measure of Your power so that …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Lord, help me walk in righteousness today so that I will look in triumph over the adversary of …

Psalm 111  Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
    in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
² Great are the works of the Lord,
    studied by all who delight in them.
³ Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
    and his righteousness endures forever.
⁴ He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and merciful.
⁵ He provides food for those who fear him;
    he remembers his covenant forever.
⁶ He has shown his people the power of his works,
    in giving them the inheritance of the nations.
⁷ The works of his hands are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy;
⁸ they are established forever and ever,
    to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
⁹ He sent redemption to his people;
    he has commanded his covenant forever.
    Holy and awesome is his name!
¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever!

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 111 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God’s greatness is seen in the works which He performs – (v. 2)
• His works and His promises last forever – (vv. 3, 8, 10)
• He can be fully trusted – (vv. 5, 7, 8)
• He is generous beyond our wildest imagination – (vv. 4, 5, 6, 9)

 – Prayer Prompts

• I thank You with my whole heart for being … (v. 1)
• You are the one who has met my need for … (vv. 4, 5)
• No one but You could have redeemed me from … (v. 9)

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Forgive me for being quick to forget that You can handle … (vv. 3-4)
• Teach me what it means to delight in Your work of … (vv. 2-3)
• Remind me that You have the wisdom I need for … (v. 10)

REQUESTS

• Help me to be as gracious toward … (name) as You have been toward me. (v. 4)
• Cause us to remember that You will be faithful even if/when … (vv. 5, 8)
• Send Your gift of redemption in Jesus to … (v. 9)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Grant me the wisdom that I will need today when … (v. 10)
• I intend to praise You today as I … (vv. 1, 10)
• I know I can count on Your faithfulness today because … (vv. 7-8)

Watch and hear how God carried him through each trial, and how the ministries of Strategic Renewal were able to help restore what once was for this pastor.

Psalm 110 The Lord says to my Lord:
    “Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.”

² The Lord sends forth from Zion
    your mighty scepter.
    Rule in the midst of your enemies!
³ Your people will offer themselves freely
    on the day of your power,
    in holy garments;
from the womb of the morning,
    the dew of your youth will be yours.
⁴ The Lord has sworn
    and will not change his mind,
“You are a priest forever
    after the order of Melchizedek.”

⁵ The Lord is at your right hand;
    he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.
⁶ He will execute judgment among the nations,
    filling them with corpses;
he will shatter chiefs
    over the wide earth.
⁷ He will drink from the brook by the way;
    therefore he will lift up his head.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 110 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• The Lord rules from on high – v. 1
• He possesses all power on earth and is greater than any enemy – v. 2

 – Prayer Prompts

• We praise You God, for You alone rule over …
• Lord, I honor You as being more powerful than … the enemies of my life.

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I confess Lord, I have raised myself up by … rather than submitting under Your mighty scepter.

REQUESTS

• Jesus, help me to delight under Your authority in … area of my life. 
• Encourage my heart that You will be my victory in …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Today Lord, rule over my meeting with … and bring a peaceful resolution.

109 Be not silent, O God of my praise!
² For wicked and deceitful mouths are opened against me,
    speaking against me with lying tongues.
³ They encircle me with words of hate,
    and attack me without cause.
⁴ In return for my love they accuse me,
    but I give myself to prayer.
⁵ So they reward me evil for good,
    and hatred for my love.

⁶ Appoint a wicked man against him;
    let an accuser stand at his right hand.
⁷ When he is tried, let him come forth guilty;
    let his prayer be counted as sin!
⁸ May his days be few;
    may another take his office!
⁹ May his children be fatherless
    and his wife a widow!
¹⁰ May his children wander about and beg,
    seeking food far from the ruins they inhabit!
¹¹ May the creditor seize all that he has;
    may strangers plunder the fruits of his toil!
¹² Let there be none to extend kindness to him,
    nor any to pity his fatherless children!
¹³ May his posterity be cut off;
    may his name be blotted out in the second generation!
¹⁴ May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord,
    and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out!
¹⁵ Let them be before the Lord continually,
    that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth!

¹⁶ For he did not remember to show kindness,
    but pursued the poor and needy
    and the brokenhearted, to put them to death.
¹⁷ He loved to curse; let curses come upon him!
    He did not delight in blessing; may it be far from him!
¹⁸ He clothed himself with cursing as his coat;
    may it soak into his body like water,
    like oil into his bones!
¹⁹ May it be like a garment that he wraps around him,
    like a belt that he puts on every day!
²⁰ May this be the reward of my accusers from the Lord,
    of those who speak evil against my life!

²¹ But you, O God my Lord,
    deal on my behalf for your name’s sake;
    because your steadfast love is good, deliver me!
²² For I am poor and needy,
    and my heart is stricken within me.
²³ I am gone like a shadow at evening;
    I am shaken off like a locust.
²⁴ My knees are weak through fasting;
    my body has become gaunt, with no fat.
²⁵ I am an object of scorn to my accusers;
    when they see me, they wag their heads.

²⁶ Help me, O Lord my God!
    Save me according to your steadfast love!
²⁷ Let them know that this is your hand;
    you, O Lord, have done it!
²⁸ Let them curse, but you will bless!
    They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!
²⁹ May my accusers be clothed with dishonor;
    may they be wrapped in their own shame as in a cloak!

³⁰ With my mouth I will give great thanks to the Lord;
    I will praise him in the midst of the throng.
³¹ For he stands at the right hand of the needy one,
    to save him from those who condemn his soul to death.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 109 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is praiseworthy, Lord, judge, kind, full of lovingkindness – vv. 1-25
• He is helper, savior, blesses, receives thanks, cares – vv. 26-31

 – Prayer Prompts

• O God of my praise, I worship you for …
• I worship and give thanks to you O Lord as …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• But You, O God, the Lord, deal kindly with me as I confess …

REQUESTS

• My Father, today I pray for my enemy. Would you save them? So that they may enter into the kingdom with me.
• Lord, help me not to retaliate but to trust you as I …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• Today I give thanks to you and ask for blessing as I … To bring you glory

⁴ Some wandered in desert wastes,
    finding no way to a city to dwell in;
⁵ hungry and thirsty,
    their soul fainted within them.
⁶ Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
⁷ He led them by a straight way
    till they reached a city to dwell in.
⁸ Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
⁹ For he satisfies the longing soul,
    and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

¹⁰ Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death,
    prisoners in affliction and in irons,
¹¹ for they had rebelled against the words of God,
    and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
¹² So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor;
    they fell down, with none to help.
¹³ Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
¹⁴ He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
    and burst their bonds apart.
¹⁵ Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
¹⁶ For he shatters the doors of bronze
    and cuts in two the bars of iron.

¹⁷ Some were fools through their sinful ways,
    and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
¹⁸ they loathed any kind of food,
    and they drew near to the gates of death.
¹⁹ Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
²⁰ He sent out his word and healed them,
    and delivered them from their destruction.
²¹ Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
²² And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
    and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!

²³ Some went down to the sea in ships,
    doing business on the great waters;
²⁴ they saw the deeds of the Lord,
    his wondrous works in the deep.
²⁵ For he commanded and raised the stormy wind,
    which lifted up the waves of the sea.
²⁶ They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
    their courage melted away in their evil plight;
²⁷ they reeled and staggered like drunken men
    and were at their wits’ end.
²⁸ Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
²⁹ He made the storm be still,
    and the waves of the sea were hushed.
³⁰ Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
    and he brought them to their desired haven.
³¹ Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
³² Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
    and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

³³ He turns rivers into a desert,
    springs of water into thirsty ground,
³⁴ a fruitful land into a salty waste,
    because of the evil of its inhabitants.
³⁵ He turns a desert into pools of water,
    a parched land into springs of water.
³⁶ And there he lets the hungry dwell,
    and they establish a city to live in;
³⁷ they sow fields and plant vineyards
    and get a fruitful yield.
³⁸ By his blessing they multiply greatly,
    and he does not let their livestock diminish.

³⁹ When they are diminished and brought low
    through oppression, evil, and sorrow,
⁴⁰ he pours contempt on princes
    and makes them wander in trackless wastes;
⁴¹ but he raises up the needy out of affliction
    and makes their families like flocks.
⁴² The upright see it and are glad,
    and all wickedness shuts its mouth.

⁴³ Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
    let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

PSALM 107 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• He is good, loving, redeemer, protector – vv1-2
• He is deliverer, leads, satisfies – vv 6-9
• He saves, heals – vv 13-20
• He speaks, judges – vv25-33

 – Prayer Prompts

• We extol your name today as the God who…
• I thank you for your lovingkindness when …
• You are a good, good Father and I praise you that you are…

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• I cry out to you in my time of trouble and confess …
• As you bring me out of distress, I repent of …

REQUESTS

— Ask the Spirit to guide prayer over concerns, resources, and relationships

• Help me as one of yours to see your hand at work in…
• Save my rebellious family and friends…(be specific)

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• As I serve you today, help me give heed to your ways and be obedient.

⁴ Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people;
    help me when you save them,
⁵ that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones,
    that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
    that I may glory with your inheritance.

⁶ Both we and our fathers have sinned;
    we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness.
⁷ Our fathers, when they were in Egypt,
    did not consider your wondrous works;
they did not remember the abundance of your steadfast love,
    but rebelled by the sea, at the Red Sea.
⁸ Yet he saved them for his name’s sake,
    that he might make known his mighty power.
⁹ He rebuked the Red Sea, and it became dry,
    and he led them through the deep as through a desert.
¹⁰ So he saved them from the hand of the foe
    and redeemed them from the power of the enemy.
¹¹ And the waters covered their adversaries;
    not one of them was left.
¹² Then they believed his words;
    they sang his praise.

¹³ But they soon forgot his works;
    they did not wait for his counsel.
¹⁴ But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness,
    and put God to the test in the desert;
¹⁵ he gave them what they asked,
    but sent a wasting disease among them.

¹⁶ When men in the camp were jealous of Moses
    and Aaron, the holy one of the Lord,
¹⁷ the earth opened and swallowed up Dathan,
    and covered the company of Abiram.
¹⁸ Fire also broke out in their company;
    the flame burned up the wicked.

¹⁹ They made a calf in Horeb
    and worshiped a metal image.
²⁰ They exchanged the glory of God
    for the image of an ox that eats grass.
²¹ They forgot God, their Savior,
    who had done great things in Egypt,
²² wondrous works in the land of Ham,
    and awesome deeds by the Red Sea.
²³ Therefore he said he would destroy them—
    had not Moses, his chosen one,
stood in the breach before him,
    to turn away his wrath from destroying them.

²⁴ Then they despised the pleasant land,
    having no faith in his promise.
²⁵ They murmured in their tents,
    and did not obey the voice of the Lord.
²⁶ Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them
    that he would make them fall in the wilderness,
²⁷ and would make their offspring fall among the nations,
    scattering them among the lands.

²⁸ Then they yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor,
    and ate sacrifices offered to the dead;
²⁹ they provoked the Lord to anger with their deeds,
    and a plague broke out among them.
³⁰ Then Phinehas stood up and intervened,
    and the plague was stayed.
³¹ And that was counted to him as righteousness
    from generation to generation forever.

³² They angered him at the waters of Meribah,
    and it went ill with Moses on their account,
³³ for they made his spirit bitter,
    and he spoke rashly with his lips.

³⁴ They did not destroy the peoples,
    as the Lord commanded them,
³⁵ but they mixed with the nations
    and learned to do as they did.
³⁶ They served their idols,
    which became a snare to them.
³⁷ They sacrificed their sons
    and their daughters to the demons;
³⁸ they poured out innocent blood,
    the blood of their sons and daughters,
whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,
    and the land was polluted with blood.
³⁹ Thus they became unclean by their acts,
    and played the whore in their deeds.

⁴⁰ Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people,
    and he abhorred his heritage;
⁴¹ he gave them into the hand of the nations,
    so that those who hated them ruled over them.
⁴² Their enemies oppressed them,
    and they were brought into subjection under their power.
⁴³ Many times he delivered them,
    but they were rebellious in their purposes
    and were brought low through their iniquity.

⁴⁴ Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress,
    when he heard their cry.
⁴⁵ For their sake he remembered his covenant,
    and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
⁴⁶ He caused them to be pitied
    by all those who held them captive.

⁴⁷ Save us, O Lord our God,
    and gather us from among the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name
    and glory in your praise.

⁴⁸ Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting!
And let all the people say, “Amen!”
    Praise the Lord!

PSALM 106 – GUIDE

REVERENCE

— Identify and celebrate God’s praiseworthy attributes 

• God is good.  His love endures forever – v. 1
• He is mighty, just, and righteous – vv. 2-3
• He favors His people with salvation, joy, and an inheritance – vv. 4-5
• God’s works are wondrous and His love is steadfast – v. 7 
• His promises endure in spite of Israel’s many failures – vv. 6-43
• He consistently rescues and is faithful to His covenant – v. 43-45

 – Prayer Prompts

• I thank You Lord for Your goodness to me when …
• I praise You for steadfast love for me, even though …

RESPONSE

— Surrender to Him and His ways

• Give me grace to do the right thing, especially when … 
• Lord, I have been forgetful of Your promises in …
• Give me clear eyes to see Your works and Your faithfulness when …

REQUESTS

— Ask the Spirit to guide prayer over concerns, resources, and relationships

• Help me today Lord as I …  
• Save your people from … 
• Awaken us from our forgetfulness displayed when we …

READINESS

— Encouragement and strength for spiritual battle

• We will bless You this day because Your name is …  
• Intercede in the life of … (name) as they endure …